South Carolina’s Gunfight Takes Aim in the Legislature

By Rachel Lawrence

Well, there is something to say about the South Carolina legislature and its ability to keep us guessing on where they’ll go next with their gun legislation.

South Carolinians are one step closer to constitutional carry after Bill S0449 was passed with a 3-1 margin by a Senate panel this past Tuesday.

The Senate bill allows those who are legally permitted to own, carry or purchase a firearm to do so without having to obtain a permit. “Open carry,” which allows for a person to carry a firearm exposed on their person, also would be permitted.

The proposal also would prohibit drinking or committing a crime while carrying a firearm. And it bars the carrying of firearms into already prohibited locations, such as schools and courthouses. [It] will also keep the concealed weapons permitting process in place for those who would still like to have a permit.

This is a great move for supporters of constitutional carry.

Since South Carolina allows carryover legislation from odd to even years, this bill likely will not see any further movement until the 2-year session reconvenes next January.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, two bills intended to close what’s become known as the …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms